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Garlic Butter Cod: A Deliciously Easy Recipe to Try!

A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Cod that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds cod fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mg

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • Serve the cod over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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